The Fox News Rundown Extra: The FBI Allegedly Spied On Sen. Hagerty. He's Not Happy About It
Oct 12, 2025
Bill Hagerty, a U.S. Senator from Tennessee and former ambassador to Japan, shares his shocking experience of alleged FBI surveillance on him and other Republican lawmakers. He reveals how he discovered this invasion of privacy and expresses concerns over the political weaponization of the DOJ. Hagerty emphasizes the damaging impact on American trust in federal institutions and outlines his plans for accountability, including potential investigations and lawsuits. He also discusses federal efforts in Memphis to combat crime.
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Surveillance Signals Weaponization
- Bill Hagerty says DOJ surveillance of Republican senators shows political weaponization at high levels.
- He argues this erodes public trust and must be fully investigated and prosecuted.
How The Spying Was Discovered
- Hagerty recounts FBI leadership informing senators after a low-level operative exposed tracking via an application.
- He names Jack Smith, Merrick Garland, and Christopher Wray as part of the chain of responsibility to be questioned.
Call Logs, Not Wiretaps, Were Collected
- Hagerty clarifies FBI didn't tap calls but collected call dates, durations, and locations during a time window.
- He warns that if they surveilled a sitting U.S. senator, any American could be vulnerable to the same data collection.